VCLEFT family
VCLEFT_a455_liftgateUnexpectedShutfaceSwPressed
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What does the VCLEFT_a455_liftgateUnexpectedShutfaceSwPressed alert mean?
Liftgate shutface switch was pressed in an unexpected state
What you'll see in your Tesla
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What triggers it
Liftgate shutface switch pressed while the liftgate state was initializing or closed
When it clears
Clears when the liftgate state is no longer initializing or closed
Potential impact
May indicate an electrical/mechanical issue with the liftgate shutface switch or related circuitry
Affected models
Model 3 2017-2023
Model 3 2024+
Model S 2021+
Model X 2021+
Model Y
Model Y 2025+
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